A grand 16th century Tuscan villa once owned by Napoleon’s sister Caroline Bonaparte has hit the market, complete with olive groves, two pools, an orangery and its own private chapel.
Villa Orsucci, near Lucca, was bought by Caroline in 1836, two decades after the death of her husband Joachim Murat, King of Naples.
Now, the historic estate is listed with Florence-based Lionard Luxury Real Estate, who describe it as “a living document of Italian and European history.”
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The three-storey residence spans around 2,500m², with vast reception spaces including a 125m² main hall, a grand dining room, games room and the opulent ‘Red Room’.
The latter features silk-covered walls, with every heating element custom-painted to blend with the brocade.
Beyond the villa lies a three-hectare park with meadows, boxwood-lined paths, terracotta statues and centuries-old olive groves.
The grounds also feature two swimming pools, an 18th century orangery and the estate’s private chapel.
The price is open to offers, but bidding is expected to begin at £7.5 million (€8.6m), with the eventual sale estimated to reach between £12.2m and £17.4m (€14m–€20m).
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